MUMBAI, India - Protecting our local communities from COVID-19 continues to be a top priority for ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾. Our associates in India have been actively working on initiatives that focus on the health and welfare of rural communities.

Recently, ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ India installed more than 2,000 isolation protection sheets in auto-rickshaws across Mumbai, Pune, and Baroda. They protect drivers and passengers, as well as create awareness about coronavirus vaccinations and precautionary measures.

The sheet provides a barrier for the passengers and drivers while maintaining safe social distancing protocols. The ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ team also organized awareness sessions for drivers, explaining coronavirus safety measures, good hygiene habits and the importance of vaccinations.

ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ is proud to stand with communities around the globe in the fight against COVID-19.

JAKARTA, Indonesia â€� The ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Textile Effects manufacturing site in Gandaria, near Jakarta, has become the fourth ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ location to begin production of hand sanitizer for donation amid the global Covid-19 pandemic.

ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ will deliver 4,000 tons of medical-grade hand sanitizer to the University of Indonesia each month for the next six months. The 24 metric tons of bulk product will be re-packed and labelled by the University for distribution to hospitals, health centers and workers on the frontlines of the pandemic across the nation.

Besides Gandaria, ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ is also producing hand sanitizer in Alabama, USA, Monthey, Switzerland, and Melbourne, Australia as part of the corporation’s international Covid-19 response.

Andry K. Wicaksono, Gandaria Site Leader ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Textile Effects, said: “We are grateful to be able to cooperate with the University of Indonesia to help fill an urgent community need and support Indonesia’s fight against this pandemic. At the same time, we continue to work with textile and apparel manufacturers in Indonesia and around the region as they shift their production priorities to help mitigate the social and economic impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic."

Dr. Mahdi Jufri, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia, said: “As demand for hand sanitizer has soared in Indonesia, this is the time for us to come together and do what we can to support our dedicated frontline workers. We thank ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ for joining us in this important effort.â€�

About ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾:
ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 75 manufacturing and R&D facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 10,000 associates within our 4 distinct business divisions. For more information about ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, please visit the company's website at .

About ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Textile Effects

ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Textile Effects is the leading global provider of high quality dyes, chemicals and digital inks to the textile and related industries. With operations in more than 90 countries and seven primary manufacturing facilities in six countries (China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Thailand), ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Textile Effects is uniquely positioned to provide prompt and expert technical service wherever our customers are based. Sustainability, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. We use cutting edge technology to develop solutions and create innovative products with intelligent effects such as durable water repellents, color fastness, sun protection or state-of-the-art dyes which reduce water and energy consumption. For more information about ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Textile Effects, please visit .

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was born in May 2020, following ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½Íøվ’s acquisition of leading North American spray polyurethane foam (SPF) company Icynene-Lapolla in February 2020. Icynene-Lapolla has been integrated with Demilec, also a market leader in SPF applications and which ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ acquired in 2018. Together, the businesses are now one of the world’s leading SPF providers and the fifth largest insulation manufacturer. The ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Building Solutions brand name was announced in May and the combined Business now provides customers with an unmatched offering of energy-saving open-cell and closed-cell SPF products, for residential and commercial property owners.

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Widely used throughout the world, PAPR is a type of breathing apparatus that provides frontline health care workers a very high level of protection against viruses such as COVID-19. The battery-powered PAPR purifies contaminated air through a filter mounted on a PAPR blower unit that delivers clean air through a lightweight breathing hose into the wearer’s head covering.

BioThane, a manufacturer of coated webbing located in North Ridgeville, Ohio, makes the waist belts that hold the PAPR battery pack in place. ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½Íøվ’s IROGRAN® TPU coats the webbing, ensuring the highly durable belts are easy to thoroughly clean. Additionally, BioThane uses the same TPU-coated webbing to create systems for other patient transfer applications where scrubbable materials are vital.

Ethan Boron, President of BioThane, said: “We have been serving medical and safety markets for decades and sincerely appreciate and thank the frontline workers for their dedication. We are working hard to supply the belting required for these applications to ensure they have access to the PPE they so urgently need.�

Tony Hankins, President of ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½Íøվ’s Polyurethanes business, added: “We are pleased to be helping in the fight against COVID-19 and honored to be a critical supplier to BioThane. This is th e latest effort in a series of initiatives we have undertaken across the world in response to the pandemic, including the donation of our polyurethane systems to manufacture insulation panels for pre-fabricated quarantine hospitals, and to our customers producing spandex for medical PPE, such as masks, protection suits and shoes.â€�

For more information about BioThane, please contact: Kim Madjar, Director of Sales & Marketing at +1 440-327-0485 x155.

For more information about ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, please contact Joanna Marzec at [email protected].

IROGRAN^® is a registered trademark of ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ or an affiliate thereof. All rights reserved.

About ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾:
ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, please visit the company's website at .

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At ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, we have always maintained unwavering focus on the health and safety of our employees, suppliers, customers and communities. We are donating our products and expertise to support those on the front lines of this pandemic, while also taking steps to minimize impacts on our operations in support of our customers and the global industries they represent.

We have established global and regional COVID-19 task forces to closely monitor the ever-changing situation and implemented appropriate measures to ensure health, safety and business continuity, including:

• frequent and focused communications to our employees regarding hygiene, social distancing and other best practices
• remote working arrangement for employees whose roles enable them to do so (For those who cannot work remotely, we have implemented safeguards at our workplace.)
• restricted access to our sites through visitor screenings
• social distancing, touch-free access and other preventative measures in our workplaces to reduce exposure
• deep cleaning and disinfection at our sites
• elimination of noncritical travel

We thank our dedicated employees who continue to serve our customers despite these challenging circumstances.

We also thank our suppliers who continue to provide us with the materials and services we need to maintain our operations.

We are moved and inspired by the many people who are coming together to support and care for each other during these extraordinarily challenging times.

• ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Installs Isolation Protection Sheets in Auto-Rickshaws in India
• ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Textile Effects Produces Hand Sanitizer in Indonesia to Help Combat COVID-19
• ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾'s TPU Elastomers Helping in the Frontline Fight Against COVID-19
• ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Producing Hand Sanitizer in Australia to Help Combat COVID-19
• ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Producing Hand Sanitizer in the U.S. to Aid in COVID-19 Response
• ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Answers Urgent Calls for Hand Sanitizer in Fight Against Coronavirus COVID-19
• ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Donates RMB1 Million in Raw Materials to Help Combat Coronavirus
• ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Ramps Up Production of Products Required for Surgical Face Masks

As the COVID-19 situation evolves, medical supplies needed to combat the spread of the virus, such as surgical masks and protective suits, are short in supply around the world.  ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Textile Effects has a comprehensive range of Barrier Effects for both nonwoven and woven medical applications, including facemasks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), meeting the critical needs of the situation.For nonwoven facemasks we have specific products developed to meet stringent performance requirements for this application â€�

´Ü·¡¸é°¿³§°Õ´¡°Õ® N°Â is our primary recommend antistatic agent for polypropylene (PP) nonwoven which provide antistatic effect without influencing hydrostatic pressure, alcohol & blood repellence on PP-SMS & PP-SSMMS medical nonwoven articles. â€�

±Ê±á°¿µþ°¿³¢Â®â€¯N°Â-²Ñ¶Ù is an oil and water repellent fluorocarbon treatment specifically developed for PP and PET nonwoven materials. Displaying an excellent barrier effect, ±Ê±á°¿µþ°¿³¢Â®â€¯N°Â-²Ñ¶Ù prevents oil, alcohol or water-based stains from penetrating into the substrate.

For nonwoven and woven Facemasks, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT(PPE) such as surgical gowns and scrubs, we can offer a range of products meeting the broad spectrum of repellency requirements for durable and non-durable applications. Our offer includes both Fluorinated (PHOBOL®) and Non-Fluorinated (PHOBOTEX®, ZELANTM) products.

Fluorinated Oil and Water Repellents (PFC):

±Ê±á°¿µþ°¿³¢Â®â€¯C±Ê-°ä is an oil, water and stain repellent finish specifically developed for cotton, viscose, cellulose/synthetics. It displays an excellent barrier effect. It prevents oil, alcohol or water-based stains from penetrating into the substrate.

±Ê±á°¿µþ°¿³¢Â®â€¯C±Ê-°äR is a good protection against liquid chemicals for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable on substrates for synthetic, cellulosic and synthetic/cellulose fabrics. It exhibits good repellency against various liquid chemicals and oil repellency and water-based stains penetrating into substrates.

±Ê±á°¿µþ°¿³¢Â®â€¯C±Ê-±á°Õ is an oil, water and stain repellent finish specifically developed for high-performance specialty and technical textiles (aramid and military fabric). It displays an excellent barrier effect- hydro-head performance & dynamic absorption. It exhibits strong oil repellency and water-based stains penetrating into the substrate.

±Ê±á°¿µþ°¿³¢Â®â€¯C±Ê-³§³Û is a good protection against liquid chemicals for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable on substrates for synthetic, cellulosic and synthetic/cellulose fabrics. It exhibits good repellency against various liquid chemicals and oil repellency and water-based stains penetrating into substrates.

±Ê±á°¿µþ°¿³¢Â®â€¯Nµþ-°Õ³¢â€¯is an oil, water and stain repellent finish specifically developed for high-performance textiles suitable on substrates for synthetic, cellulosic and synthetic/cellulose fabrics. It displays an excellent barrier effect on hydro-head performance- against water absorption and water penetrations. It prevents oil, and water-based stains from penetrating into the substrate.

Non-Fluorinated Durable Water Repellents (PFC-Free):

PHOBOTEX® REC is a Non-Fluorinated durable water repellent finish for textiles of cellulosic, synthetic and synthetic cellulosic. It displays excellent water repellent and rainproof finishing including preventing water-based stains from penetrating into substrates

PHOBOTEX® RSH is a Non-Fluorinated durable water repellent finish for textiles of cellulosic, synthetic and synthetic cellulosic. It displays excellent water repellent and rainproof finishing with additional soft hand and improvement of running properties. (not recommended for use on facemasks)

PHOBOTEX® RHP is a Non-Fluorinated durable water repellent finish for textiles of cellulosic, synthetic and synthetic cellulosic. It displays excellent water repellent and increased hydrostatic pressure including preventing water-based stains from penetrating into substrates (not recommended for use on facemasks)

ZELANâ„� R3 is a renewably sourced Non-Fluorinated durable water repellent finish for textiles of cellulosic, synthetic and synthetic cellulosic including nonwovens. It exhibits excellent water repellent protection and water-based stains from penetrating into the substrates It provide a soft handle on finished textiles

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INVADINE® PBN is our recommended wetting agent to be used in combination with PHOBOL® (Fluorinated) and PHOBOTEX® (Non-Fluorinated) products without influencing water and oil repellency performance.

PHOBOL® EXTENDER XAN is extender to increase wash durability when used in combination with fluorochemical or non-fluorinated durable water repellent products on synthetics, cotton, wool and their blends.

PHOBOL® EXTENDER UXN is extender to increase wash durability when used in combination with fluorochemical or non-fluorinated durable water repellent products on synthetics, cotton, wool and their blends.

ZEROSTAT® FC NEW is our recommended antistatic agent for synthetic and blends with natural fibers which provides antistatic effect without influencing water and oil repellency performance for PHOBOL® (Fluorinated) and PHOBOTEX® (Non-Fluorinated) range.

We are all global citizens and we all have a part to play to help halt COVID-19. For more information, please contact your respective ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ contact.

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The raw materials include methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and TEROL^® polyester polyol, which are used to manufacture prefabricated panels for the construction of hospitals and spandex needed for the production of medical protective articles.

As part of this donation, ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ provided the raw materials to a customer, Tianfon Assembly Group, which has 20 years of experience in the prefabricated buildings industry. With these raw materials, Tianfon is producing polyurethane insulation boards for the construction of hospitals.

ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ also arranged the logistics to ensure the efficient delivery of materials to support frontline health workers. By coordinating the resources across the supply chain, ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ ensured the on-time delivery of the raw materials.

“ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ has always been committed to social responsibility,â€� said Kenny Pan, Vice President of ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½Íøվ’s Polyurethanes Division for Asia Pacific. “Working with our customers, we are doing our part in the battle against the coronavirus.â€�

Contributing to hospital construction

As the epidemic spreads in China, the problem of insufficient hospital beds has become prominent, seriously affecting efforts to combat the coronavirus. The construction of new isolation hospitals and mobile cabin hospitals is critical.

Recycled from PET bottles, TEROL® polyester polyol can be used to produce polyurethane sandwich panels, which are widely used in the insulation structures of prefabricated buildings such as mobile cabin hospitals. The panel can be installed swiftly and have excellent insulation performance.

Supporting the production of medical protective articles

To alleviate the shortage of raw materials for producing medical supplies for frontline health workers, ÀÖÌìÌÃfun88(ÖйúÇø)¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ also donated its pure MDI to Huafon Group to support its production of spandex and microfiber for medical protective articles.

Spandex and microfiber can be used to produce medical protective items such as masks and gloves. Huafon is a leading spandex and microfiber manufacturer in China, whose spandex and microfiber capacity accounts for 25% and 50% of the national capacity respectively

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, factories in China have been working round the clock to meet the growing demand for medical face masks and protective wear.

On Feb. 6, TE China received an urgent order from a customer for 10 tons of ZEROSTAT® NW and 4 tons of PHOBOL® NW-MD, finishing chemicals necessary to produce medical face masks. The customer, based in the Guangdong province, was assigned by the China National Ministry of Industrial Information to produce 10 billion medical face masks at immediate notice.

As quarantine efforts had expanded nationwide and several cities were under lockdown, most of TE’s vendors remained closed after the Lunar New Year. Despite such challenges, the TE China South Commercial team promptly worked together to liaise with raw material vendors to resume production and effectively managed all supply and logistics issues at our Panyu site.

The Panyu team rendered full support by mobilizing all available resources. As a result of solid teamwork, dedicated planning and commitment, the TE China team swiftly responded to the customer’s urgent order. On Feb. 11, the first batch of 1 ton of ZEROSTAT® NW was delivered and subsequently, another 4 tons of PHOBOL® NW-MD were delivered on Feb. 13 to the customer.

"It is indeed a race against time, as surgical masks are in high demand. TE China team is incredibly honored to be entrusted with this special order. Our support is highly appreciated by the customer and local authorities. This is a strong testament of our team solidarity under adversity," said Feng Hui, Sales Representative, TE South China.

Apart from this customer, TE also supplied the same products to other customers in Hubei province. Since the Covid-19 outbreak, the TE China team has delivered a total of 21.6 tons of PHOBOL® NW-MD and 12 tons of ZEROSTAT& reg; NW for the production of medical masks and protection suits.

In the face of adversity, the China team continues to stay agile and deliver unwavering support to our customers.

Additional information on products supplied:

• ZEROSTAT® NW is an antistatic finishing agent, developed to reduce fabric processing problems, ZEROSTAT® antistatic agents reduces static cling during display and wearing of garments and helps improve wearer comfort.
• PHOBOL® NW-MD is industrial leading sustainable, high performance oil and water repellent for non-woven applications. It meets the industrial standard for protective clothing against liquid chemicals.